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Taylor Swift's rep responds to critical report on private jet usage

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Last Friday, analysts at marketing company Yard published a report claiming that the singer\'s jet made 170 flights between 1 January and 19 July. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150638/Taylor-Swift-s-rep-responds-to-critical-report-on-private-jet-usage

Nicki Minaj asks fans to help her name new single

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The Starships hitmaker previewed a song titled Freaky Girl on social media earlier this month. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150637/Nicki-Minaj-asks-fans-to-help-her-name-new-single

Becky Hill makes the world dance for the first-ever UEFA Women’s Euro Final Show

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This evening, BRIT award-winning dance music trailblazer, Becky Hill delivered a spectacular performance live at the UEFA Women’s EURO https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150636/Becky-Hill-makes-the-world-dance-for-the-first-ever-UEFA-Women-s-Euro-Final-Show

Kris James excited for Will Young tour

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Kris James is \"excited\" to be going on tour with the \"iconic\" Will Young later this year. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150635/Kris-James-excited-for-Will-Young-tour

Beyoncé and Break My Soul enter race for Number 1 this week after 'Renaissance' release

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Beyoncé is having a RENAISSANCE in more ways than one. Following the release of her critically acclaimed seventh https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150633/Beyonc-eacute-and-Break-My-Soul-enter-race-for-Number-1-this-week-after-Renaissance-release

Sophie Ellis Bextor helps Camp Bestival Dorset break Guinness World Record

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Sophie Ellis Bextor has helped Camp Bestival Dorset to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Disco Dance, with 598 people taking part. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150634/Sophie-Ellis-Bextor-helps-Camp-Bestival-Dorset-break-Guinness-World-Record

John Mayer insists he doesn't have 'the brain' for acting

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Alongside his music career, the singer-songwriter has made cameos in 2014\'\'s Zombeavers, 2015\'\'s Get Hard, and most recently, in B.J. Novak\'\'s Vengeance. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150632/John-Mayer-insists-he-doesn-t-have-the-brain-for-acting

Paramore inspired by Bloc Party

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Bloc Party and the \"urgency\" of their sound has been a big influence on Paramore\'s recent songwriting. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150628/Paramore-inspired-by-Bloc-Party

Jennifer Lopez has been making 'a lot of music'

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Jennifer Lopez has never been more inspired with her songwriting. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150627/Jennifer-Lopez-has-been-making-a-lot-of-music

Carmit Bachar asks Nicole Scherzinger to help stop trolls

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Carmit Bachar has urged Nicole Scherzinger to intervene after her daughter was bullied online by her Pussycat Dolls bandmate\'s fans. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150625/Carmit-Bachar-asks-Nicole-Scherzinger-to-help-stop-trolls

London Grammar more prolific during pandemic

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London Grammar admit the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “gift” for them because it gave them more time to write music. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150624/London-Grammar-more-prolific-during-pandemic

Swedish House Mafia kick off Paradise Again tour with sold out Miami show

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Paradise Again, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart week of release, came together https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150622/Swedish-House-Mafia-kick-off-Paradise-Again-tour-with-sold-out-Miami-show

Lizzo has reached 'peaceful place' in her career

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Lizzo released two studio albums before achieving mainstream success with 2019\'s Cuz I Love You. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150620/Lizzo-has-reached-peaceful-place-in-her-career

JLS took a 'risk' going on tour

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Marvin Humes thinks JLS took a risk going on tour last year because of the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting their plans for a fourth time. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150603/JLS-took-a-risk-going-on-tour

Jamie T celebrates first-ever Number 1 album with 'The Theory of Everything'

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Jamie T claims his first-ever UK Number 1 album with The Theory of Everything. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150578/Jamie-T-celebrates-first-ever-Number-1-album-with-The-Theory-of-Everything

LF System celebrate a straight month at Number 1 with 'Afraid To Feel'

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LF SYSTEM have done it – locking in a straight month at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with their breakthrough https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150579/LF-System-celebrate-a-straight-month-at-Number-1-with-Afraid-To-Feel

Hayley Williams: 'Bloc Party was the number one reference because there was such an urgency to their sound'

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For the latest episode of Everything Is Emo, Hayley Williams talks about her love affair with UK music, puts Silent Alarm by Bloc Party https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150530/Hayley-Williams-Bloc-Party-was-the-number-one-reference-because-there-was-such-an-urgency-to-their-sound

Jimmy Cliff returns with new single Refugees

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Jimmy Cliff has collaborated with Wyclef Jean for his new single \'Refugees\', with an album of the same name set for release next month. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150580/Jimmy-Cliff-returns-with-new-single-Refugees

Robbie Williams admits he's 'never truly happy' with his music

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Robbie Williams admits to underappreciating his art over the years. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150572/Robbie-Williams-admits-he-s-never-truly-happy-with-his-music

Ronnie James Dio's hologram show 'an experiment' not likely to be repeated

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Ronnie James Dio\'s widow Wendy admitted it\'s unlikely the hologram show will be back. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150573/Ronnie-James-Dio-s-hologram-show-an-experiment-not-likely-to-be-repeated

Camila Cabello reflects on Fifth Harmony's 'wild ride' to celebrate 10th anniversary of formation

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Lauren Jauregui, Normani, Dinah Jane, Ally Brooke, and Camila Cabello were put together on The X Factor U.S. in 2012. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150570/Camila-Cabello-reflects-on-Fifth-Harmony-s-wild-ride-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-formation

Nicki Minaj announces six-part documentary series

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Nicki Minaj posted a new teaser trailer for her upcoming documentary series Nicki on Thursday, revealing that the project does not yet have \"a home\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150569/Nicki-Minaj-announces-six-part-documentary-series

Orbital reminisce on Acid House era with new song Smiley

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Orbital have shared the \'30 Something\' boxset, including new track \'Smiley\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150574/Orbital-reminisce-on-Acid-House-era-with-new-song-Smiley

The Lightning Seeds and David Baddiel to perform Three Lions this weekend

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\'Three Lions\' hitmakers The Lightning Seeds will be joined by David Baddiel and Chelcee Grimes to perform the football anthem this weekend. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150575/The-Lightning-Seeds-and-David-Baddiel-to-perform-Three-Lions-this-weekend

BLACKPINK debut first new song in almost 2 years during PUBG MOBILE in-game concert

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BLACKPINK have treated fans who virtually attended their in-game concert on \'PUBG MOBILE\' to a new song and music video. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150564/BLACKPINK-debut-first-new-song-in-almost-2-years-during-PUBG-MOBILE-in-game-concert

Bob Dylan abuse accuser drops lawsuit

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The woman who filed an abuse lawsuit against Bob Dylan last year has dropped her case against him one day after being accused of destroying evidence. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150554/Bob-Dylan-abuse-accuser-drops-lawsuit

Brian Eno announces 22nd album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE

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Brian Eno announces 22nd album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE which will focus on the climate change emergency. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150537/Brian-Eno-announces-22nd-album-FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE

Jazmine Sullivan turns up the heat with exclusive Lollapalooza pre-show performance

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The two-time Grammy Award winner played a sparkling set to an invited audience at Chicago\'s Kimpton Gray Hotel on Wednesday night. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150533/Jazmine-Sullivan-turns-up-the-heat-with-exclusive-Lollapalooza-pre-show-performance

Happy Mondays release charity EP in memory of Paul Ryder

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Happy Mondays are raising money for a charity close to their hearts in honour of late bassist Paul Ryder. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150532/Happy-Mondays-release-charity-EP-in-memory-of-Paul-Ryder

Dame Shirley Bassey headlines RAH concert to celebrate 60 years of Bond

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The James Bond film franchise will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 4 October. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150525/Dame-Shirley-Bassey-headlines-RAH-concert-to-celebrate-60-years-of-Bond

Rina Sawayama releases Hold The Girl and confirms new release date for album 2

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Rina Sawayama has dropped the single \'Hold The Girl\' and confirmed her album of the same name has been hit by a slight delay. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150528/Rina-Sawayama-releases-Hold-The-Girl-and-confirms-new-release-date-for-album-2

David Lee Roth releases song about his time in Van Halen

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David Roth Lee looks back on his time in Valen Halen on \'Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150527/David-Lee-Roth-releases-song-about-his-time-in-Van-Halen

JoJo Siwa recalls 'rough experience' with Candace Cameron Bure

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On Sunday, the former Dance Moms personality posted a video online in which she called out the Fuller House actress while reflecting on her best and worst encounters with Hollywood stars. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150524/JoJo-Siwa-recalls-rough-experience-with-Candace-Cameron-Bure

Tom Grennan teases new direction on third album

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Tom Grennan has revealed his thrid album is up-tempo like latest single \'All These Nights\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150516/Tom-Grennan-teases-new-direction-on-third-album

Britney Spears will not have to sit for deposition amid legal battle with father

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Jamie Spears\' lawyer indicated that they will appeal the ruling. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150513/Britney-Spears-will-not-have-to-sit-for-deposition-amid-legal-battle-with-father

Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean sued for copyright infringement over Go Crazy

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Two Detroit music producers claim the track has \"ripped off\" their 2012 song Krazy. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150489/Megan-Thee-Stallion-and-Big-Sean-sued-for-copyright-infringement-over-Go-Crazy

Drake responds to criticism over short private jet flights

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Drake insisted he isn\'t on his plane when it makes the short trips. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150490/Drake-responds-to-criticism-over-short-private-jet-flights

Shawn Mendes cancels remaining world tour dates

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Shawn Mendes has cancelled the remaining dates of his \'Wonder\' world tour as he continues to focus on his mental health. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150491/Shawn-Mendes-cancels-remaining-world-tour-dates

The Eurythmics' Dave Stewart says performing with Annie Lennox is 'a rollercoaster'

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The Eurythmics\' Dave Stewart says performing with Annie Lennox is “a rollercoaster” due to their romantic history. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150485/The-Eurythmics-Dave-Stewart-says-performing-with-Annie-Lennox-is-a-rollercoaster

Barack Obama reveals his 2022 summer playlist

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Former U.S. president Barack Obama shared his 2022 summer playlist on Tuesday, featuring songs by Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, and more. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150482/Barack-Obama-reveals-his-2022-summer-playlist

Sam Smith's lawyers fire back in copyright case against him and Normani

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Lawyers for Sam Smith and Normani have responded to the copyright lawsuit filed against them in March over their 2019 song Dancing With A Stranger. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150483/Sam-Smith-s-lawyers-fire-back-in-copyright-case-against-him-and-Normani

Shania Twain experienced 'intense grief' over Mutt Lange split

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Shania Twain also opened up about her Lyme disease symptoms. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150481/Shania-Twain-experienced-intense-grief-over-Mutt-Lange-split

Ed Sheeran becomes first artist to reach 100m followers on Spotify

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Ed Sheeran has broken another Spotify record. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150478/Ed-Sheeran-becomes-first-artist-to-reach-100m-followers-on-Spotify

The Weeknd will bring the ‘The Weeknd: After Hours’ to Universal Studios

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The Weeknd will bring the ‘The Weeknd: After Hours’ to Universal Studios\'s annual Halloween Horror Nights. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150479/The-Weeknd-will-bring-the-The-Weeknd-After-Hours-to-Universal-Studios

Sam Fender is 'chuffed' to be up for this year's Mercury Prize

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Sam Fender and Little Simz react to their Mercury Prize nods. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150473/Sam-Fender-is-chuffed-to-be-up-for-this-year-s-Mercury-Prize

R. Kelly's self-described manager pleads guilty to stalking

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Donnell Russell, the self-described manager and adviser to R. Kelly, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to an interstate stalking charge. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150471/R-Kelly-s-self-described-manager-pleads-guilty-to-stalking

Harry Styles and Sam Fender nominated for 2022 Mercury Prize

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Other nominees include Self Esteem, Jessie Buckley, Wet Leg and Nova Twins. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150454/Harry-Styles-and-Sam-Fender-nominated-for-2022-Mercury-Prize

Adam Lambert praises boyfriend Oliver Gliese's 'romantic heart' in birthday message

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Captioning images of his boyfriend Oliver Gliese for the fashion icon\'s 27th birthday, Adam Lambert wrote, \"I adore you.\" https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150455/Adam-Lambert-praises-boyfriend-Oliver-Gliese-s-romantic-heart-in-birthday-message

Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar lead 2022 MTV Video Music Awards nominations

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Other top nominees include Doja Cat and Harry Styles. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150453/Lil-Nas-X-and-Kendrick-Lamar-lead-2022-MTV-Video-Music-Awards-nominations

Harry Styles receives first Mercury Prize nomination

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Harry Styles is among the artists in contention for the 2022 Mercury Prize. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150441/Harry-Styles-receives-first-Mercury-Prize-nomination